Flowers for allergy sufferers

Today, it is quite common to be sensitive to scents and allergic to certain flowers or plants, and if you are sending flowers to someone you know is sensitive, it may be good to first find out which flowers are suitable and which you should avoid.

FLOWERS WITH A STRONG SCENT AND A LOT OF POLLEN THAT CAN CAUSE ALLERGIC PROBLEMS:

  • Hyacinth
  • Gerbera
  • Birch twigs
  • Priest's collar
  • Chrysanthemum
  • Lily of the Valley
  • Mimosa
  • Calendula

FLOWERS THAT LACK FRAGRANCE AND POLLEN ARE GOOD FOR MOST ALLERGY SUFFERERS:

  • Prairie bell
  • Orchid phalaenopsis
  • Veronica
  • Modern roses without fragrance
  • Snap-dragon
  • Blue bells
  • Strelitizia (parrot flower)
  • Asparagus
  • Gentian
  • Stable
  • Foxtail
  • Love herb
  • Scabiosis
  • Venus shoe
  • Galaxy leaf

HOUSE PLANTS CAN ALSO BE ALLERGENIC, BUT THERE ARE MANY THAT ARE FINE TO SEND OR GIVE AWAY TO THOSE WHO ARE SENSITIVE. EXAMPLES OF GOOD HOUSEPLANTS FOR ALLERGY SUFFERERS ARE:

  • Paradise tree
  • Bell vine
  • Leaf cacti
  • Autumn glow or spring fire
  • Bride orchid (phalaenopsis)
  • Venus shoe
  • Date palm
  • Bracken
  • Bottle lily
  • Rose myrtle
  • Ampelli lily
  • Inca crown
  • Triple flower
  • Spruce
  • Room salve or royal flower

If you are unsure, we advise you to ask your local florist about which flowers are good to give to an allergy sufferer.

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FAQ about Flowers and Allergies

Flowers without fragrance and pollen, such as phalaenopsis orchids, snapdragons, and modern roses, are good choices for allergy sufferers.

You should avoid flowers with a strong fragrance and lots of pollen, such as hyacinths and chrysanthemums.

Yes, but some houseplants such as jade plants and moth orchids are safe for allergy sufferers.

Yes, if you choose modern roses without fragrance, they can be a good option for someone with allergies. 

It is best to avoid hyacinths, as they may trigger allergic reactions because of their strong fragrance.

Jade plants, moth orchids, and spider plants are examples of houseplants suitable for allergy sufferers.

Choose flowers without a strong fragrance, such as campanulas and gentians, and always double-check with the florist.